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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.56, 411.94 and 152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.56, 411.94 and 152.66 is: 229.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.56 : 411.94 = 152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.56/411.94 = 152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.56x = 411.94 × 152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.56x = 62,886.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,886.76/274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.05

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